Pet safety
Is Northern Maidenhair Fern toxic to cats?
Adiantum pedatum
No — northern maidenhair fern is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA-lists maidenhair fern (Adiantum) as non-toxic to cats and dogs, with no toxic principle. Pet-safe; ingesting large amounts of any plant may still cause mild, temporary stomach upset.
Is northern maidenhair fern toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is northern maidenhair fern toxic to cats?
No — northern maidenhair fern is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. ASPCA-lists maidenhair fern (Adiantum) as non-toxic to cats and dogs, with no toxic principle. Pet-safe; ingesting large amounts of any plant may still cause mild, temporary stomach upset.
Is northern maidenhair fern safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists northern maidenhair fern as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A cat that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is northern maidenhair fern toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Northern Maidenhair Fern is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full northern maidenhair fern pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for cats?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a cat home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best cats-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full northern maidenhair fern pet-safety
- Is northern maidenhair fern toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is northern maidenhair fern toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete northern maidenhair fern care guide